Topic: HOW DEEP CAN A DIESEL SERIES GO IN WATER (Read 24564 times)

The Fat Controller · « **Reply #30 on:** April 25, 2006, 22:08:47 »

just tell me where and when,i'll be there with peple to watch

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2006, 22:21:28 »

Anybody who volunteers to ride shotgun wi MiniMan is either mentally ill or hasn't met him yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
He loves that old shed, i don't see it happening. AFAIK there is no water of sufficient depth that we can drive in near him.

Hope He does tho :D

Miniman · « **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2006, 22:21:42 »

Not a problem mate...I will put a post up on Mud Club when and where so all can see.

Miniman · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2006, 22:25:40 »

So how far do I have to travel to get this done.....

OK the water needs to be 55" deep or 1400mm or 1.40m so where and I am not traveling over 100 miles from skipton to do it....so where can I do this.... Its to far for Jim Willy to tow me back if it goes wrong.....he he

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2006, 22:30:23 »

Quote from: "Miniman"

So how far do I have to travel to get this done.....

OK the water needs to be 55" deep or 1400mm or 1.40m so where and I am not traveling over 100 miles from skipton to do it....so where can I do this.... Its to far for Jim Willy to tow me back if it goes wrong.....he he

NewMillarDam ford maybe at the right time of year. Then we can tow to mine if it dies. Maybe that aint deep enough tho, not sure.

The Fat Controller · « **Reply #35 on:** April 26, 2006, 20:04:31 »

when i come to join you i can bring S C RUFFY along with me so we can get you home if it all turns "turtle".

Miniman · « **Reply #36 on:** April 26, 2006, 22:21:25 »

S C RUFFY ?????? whats that then......he he

The Fat Controller · « **Reply #37 on:** April 27, 2006, 19:23:49 »

my car trailer.REMEMBER i am THE FAT CONTROLLER
look up "thomas the tank engine's friends"
my vehicles are
DUCK
DIESEL
S C RUFFY (s c ruffy or scruffy was the name of an open box carriage that was pulled by a train)
i hope it now makes sence

Miniman · « **Reply #38 on:** April 27, 2006, 19:45:44 »

Oh right.....silly me.....LMAO

Leigh · « **Reply #39 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:20:46 »

I work in mental health, think I'll come along hehe

Miniman · « **Reply #40 on:** April 28, 2006, 16:39:33 »

That would be great then you can section The Fat Controller after I have finnished with him.....lol

The Fat Controller · « **Reply #41 on:** April 28, 2006, 18:54:45 »

i will let you know i once had a certificate stateing i was sane,i can't remember the doctors name.

spy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 01, 2006, 22:41:43 »

Now this I have to see! The only place I can think of that may be suitable is the Marine Lake in southport but its a fair treck from north yorks. I will be there where ever! :D

I can supply a few life jackets for the outing if it helps ;)

Miniman · « **Reply #43 on:** May 01, 2006, 22:44:42 »

Southport......? How many miles is that.......?

spy · « **Reply #44 on:** May 01, 2006, 23:01:23 »

About 54 acording to the rac man :) http://rp.rac.co.uk/rp/routeplanner?advanced=false&fromcity=skipton&tocity=southport&rpgo.x=24&rpgo.y=10

You would have to check the lake depth but its gotta be damn close if not perfect. Its man made so should be the same depth all the way. Perfect sliproad to drive down just behind the smallest pub in england on the promenade.

Bloke you need to speak to is called colin poole at southport watersports centre, hes the lease holder type bloke.

Only problem is - its salt water :(

Might also be worth contacting the people at the leisure lakes near southport, they just opened a pay and play site but i remember walking straight accross one of the sailing lakes with water at chest height when I ws about 12 :D

Miniman · « **Reply #45 on:** May 01, 2006, 23:11:06 »

Now that is a big possibility.....so what if its salt water....I can take it elswhere to wash it off.....hummmm anyway you can find out for me the depth without to much hastle.....

spy · « **Reply #46 on:** May 01, 2006, 23:12:57 »

I will see what I can find out :D If your serious that is...... :lol:

Miniman · « **Reply #47 on:** May 01, 2006, 23:27:23 »

Well 50 miles is not to far at all. most would be motorway if I need to be dragged back.....yeh it will be summer aswell as I be dam if I am doing it now.....to cold....

spy · « **Reply #48 on:** May 02, 2006, 15:07:09 »

Southport Watersports, The Boathouse, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside
Tel 01704 539701

Good luck! :)

Jake · « **Reply #49 on:** May 02, 2006, 20:52:41 »

Such a shame your so far away!!
The little britain ford i like to play in has a nice deep section.
(Up river for those that know it)
I have video evidence that it can swallow a whole series, even in summer!!
Make sure there is plenty of camera's around when you pop into the water.
I (for one) cant wait to see this
Good Luck!!
:D

The Fat Controller · « **Reply #50 on:** May 07, 2006, 17:11:30 »

when do we sink or swim :?: have you found the most suitable pond yet

Miniman · « **Reply #51 on:** May 07, 2006, 19:12:05 »

Looks like The Boathouse, Merseyside is a NO GO. They say there will be enviromental issues. So still looking. Its probably a good thing as saltwater and aluminium is a bad mix. Cheers for the info tho. So still looking.

clbarclay · « **Reply #52 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:06:40 »

Have you tried looking for old gravil pits, when abandoned they flood though not to be too deep varying from waist depth to around 2m with smooth flat bottoms. (also they aren't salt water)

If your lucky you might find one that is suitable, though I wouldn't be suprised if enviromental issues are a problem

Aside from permission, the only problem I can think of is location, gravel pits only appear where there is sufficient gravel to justify quarrying it.

Miniman · « **Reply #53 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:11:51 »

Call me stupid but what is a gravel pit ?

clbarclay · « **Reply #54 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:20:48 »

Gravel pits are (or was most pits are know dissused and flooded) where gravel has be open cast quarred. Holes dug in the ground where the gravel is removed. Posh drive ways have to come from somewhere.

Once most of the gravel is removed it is no longer financialy viable to remove any more so the pit is just left, whalst they go and dig else where.

Most of the bigger ones are used for water sports like the one in the link below.

http://www.aztecsports.co.uk/

johnty · « **Reply #55 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:21:25 »

Quote from: "jim-willy"

Anybody who volunteers to ride shotgun wi MiniMan is either mentally ill or hasn't met him yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now correct me if im wrong, but havent you ridden shotgun with miniman, of your own free will too and you already knew what he was like.

Hmmmmmm explains alot :(stoopid):

Miniman · « **Reply #56 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:24:52 »

Oh right. Nothing like that round here. Its going to be more hard work finding somwhere up here than I first thought...

johnty · « **Reply #57 on:** May 07, 2006, 22:33:48 »

Could you not make yout own....kind of find a field borrow a digger...make water hole....drive through said hole.....fill hole in after......give digger back

Or perhaps we could do a covert operation and dig-raid a field :(biggrin):

spy · « **Reply #58 on:** May 07, 2006, 23:22:00 »

Well the only other place I can think that could be worth a try is www.southport4x4offroad.co.uk at the leisure lakes between southport and preston? Again im not 100% sure on depth and things.

Cheers,

Mike

Miniman · « **Reply #59 on:** May 07, 2006, 23:25:41 »

Quote from: "johnty"

Could you not make yout own....kind of find a field borrow a digger...make water hole....drive through said hole.....fill hole in after......give digger back

Or perhaps we could do a covert operation and dig-raid a field :(biggrin):

Oh yeh I am full of tricks like that.... Dont ya think it might cost me enough if I get it wrong.....let alone a digger and water......HELLO.....

Come on johnty

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